Jen Boylan, head of Moms Demand Action RI, published a letter to the editor of EastBayRI on March 11, 2022. Here we republish her article: Letter: Thank you school committee for passing safe storage resolution To the editor: I would like to thank the Barrington...
Ellen Kellner had an opinion piece published in the Valley Breeze on April 21, 2022, supporting the bills that would ban assault weapons. Here we republish her piece: Ban assault weapons to reduce gun deaths Louis Klarevas, a University of Massachusetts researcher,...
Former RICAGV Secretary Nan Heroux had an opinion piece published in the Newport Daily News online on April 19, 2022, supporting the Campaign for Gun Violence Prevention RI package of bills. Here we republish the letter: Support firearm safety bills at RI State House...
Another big gun bust in Rhode Island, this time on Lawrence Street in Middletown. On April 8, 2022, Middletown Police, the RI State Police Violent Fugitive Task Force and the ATF, seized 79 firearms, a large quantity of ammunition, and a bullet-proof vest. Among the...
Thank you to everyone who volunteered, testified in person, submitted written testimony, sent emails to legislators, and showed supported at the State House this week. We are so grateful for all of you! 2022 Moms Demand Action Testify at House Judiciary Rev. Eugene...
On March 23, 2022 Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed a package of gun safety bills, which included magazine capacity limits, among other reforms. States limiting magazine capacity: Washington Connecticut Massachusetts New York New Jersey Vermont Maryland California...
After legal wrangling for almost two weeks, bail was denied, requiring Ronald Andruchuk to remain in jail until trial. In February, Burrillville Police arrested Andruchuk and charged him with possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, making false statements in...
On February 24, 2022, when Burrillville police arrived at 1746 Tarkiln Road in response to a call for “shots fired,” they faced bullets whizzing within four feet of their heads. This being the ninth time they had been to the home of Ronald Andruchuk, age...
On February 12, 2022, a Johnston teenager was found dead at the home of Marios Kirios, 29, also from Johnston. Investigators are calling his death, by firearm, an accident. Police have charged Kirios with four misdemeanor accounts of violating state law on the safe...
Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, in third bout with cancer, is resolute about his role.April 18, 2024
